Orthopaedic Hand, Shoulder, Upper Extremity Surgeon

TRI-STATE ORTHOPAEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE INC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-State Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Inc. seeks a fellowship‑trained Hand, Shoulder, Upper Extremity Surgeon to join our physician‑owned practice.

You will diagnose and treat hand to shoulder disorders, perform surgeries, and coordinate care with a large team. Join a busy group with 10 fellowship‑trained orthopaedic physicians, 17 physician assistants, and extensive outpatient rehab services, including on‑site ultrasound and EMG/NCS.

Qualifications

• Fellowship trained in Hand and Upper Extremity.
• Board Certified/Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an Orthopaedic Surgery residency program.
• Orthopaedic Fellowship training in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery.
• Ability to obtain Pennsylvania state medical license.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a private practice team environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans).
• Develop and implement treatment plans, including surgical and non-surgical options.
• Perform hand and upper-extremity surgeries.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Medical degree

Orthopaedic residency

Board certification/eligibility

Fellowship training in Hand & Upper Extremity

Job description

Tri-State Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, INC, is seeking a highly skilled, fellowship trained Orthopaedic Hand, Shoulder, Upper Extremity Surgeon to join our team. As an Orthopaedic Surgeon, you will be responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with injuries or disorders of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Conduct patient consultations to assess their medical history and current condition
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans
• Develop and implement treatment plans for Orthopaedic patients, including surgical and non‑surgical options
• Perform Orthopaedic surgical procedures on the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder
• Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients
• Medical degree from an accredited institution
• Completion of an Orthopaedic Surgery residency program
• Board certification in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Orthopaedic Fellowship training in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
• Valid medical license with the ability to obtain a Pennsylvania license
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a private practice team environment

Tri-State Orthopaedics is proud to have remained a successful physician‑owned and managed practice for nearly 46 years. Tri-State Orthopaedics provides the full range of musculoskeletal care to our region and allows each physician to grow his/her practice with an abundance of autonomy. Our dynamic mix of orthopaedic specialists enables us to meet all of our patients' musculoskeletal needs under one roof with a coordinated approach to our patients' orthopaedic health.

Join our orthopaedics team of 10 fellowship‑trained ortho physicians and 17 experienced physician assistants. We employ 22 Physical Therapists and 4 Occupational/Certified Hand Therapists, offering comprehensive outpatient rehab, including aquatic therapy for our patients. In addition, we have an Orthotist on staff to assist with fitting/fabricating braces and orthotics, and an on‑site EMG/Nerve Conduction Study specialist. We have office ultrasound, x-ray and offer Platelet Rich Plasma Injection Therapy among other services. We operate walk‑in Ortho Urgent Care Centers for emergency visits and direct referrals. We have five office locations in the Pittsburgh suburbs. Please visit our website at to learn more about our practice.

Due to practice growth, we are seeking a hand/shoulder/upper extremity orthopaedic surgeon to join our busy practice in 2026. The successful candidate will provide a high‑level of patient‑centered care, promote practice growth and work collaboratively as part of a team. Interest and availability to provide general orthopaedic care preferred. As an independent practice, we accept all major insurances with a healthy payor mix. Our practice is highly elective.

• Minimal on‑call emergency coverage
• no level I trauma
• Call is 1:9
• Excellent hours and competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Fellowship Trained in Hand and Upper Extremity
• Board Certified/Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Ability to obtain Pennsylvania state medical license